Korean J Neuromuscul Disord.
2023 Dec;15(2):50-53. 10.46518/kjnmd.2023.15.2.50.
A Case Report of Leprosy Presenting as Multiple Mononeuropathy with Hypoesthesia
- Affiliations
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- 1Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Neurology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 3Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2550217
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.46518/kjnmd.2023.15.2.50
Abstract
- Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It can lead to damage of the nerve. Although the incidence of leprosy is very low in South Korea, a large number of people are immigrating to South Korea from countries with a high prevalence of leprosy. We report a case of leprosy confirmed by nerve biopsy. The patient was from Nepal who presented with progressive and asymmetric sensory loss. Leprosy can be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with progressive and asymmetric sensory loss, especially when patients are from leprosy endemic countries.
